Sokaras
Travel Guide
Visit Sokaras

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Room was clean, breakfast was excellent!!!
Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Paralos Lifestyle Beach
The staff are what made this a very special holiday. Excellent service and nothing too much trouble. Exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed on 15 October 2025

Petousis Hotel & Suites
The grounds of the hotel were beautiful and breakfast was very thorough as well. The gentlemen at the front desk was very accommodating and polite. My swim out suite was beautiful but little touches like having true smart TV’s or capability to mirror phone to TV would make it a true 5 star. Would ...
Reviewed on 26 November 2025

LAVRIS City Suites
Room was spotless! Great water pressure. Easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Magian Luxury Apartments
Amazing host, extremely clean, all the latest technology,
Reviewed on 5 October 2025
Popular places to visit
Canyon Saint Sava
You can take time to visit Canyon Saint Sava during your travels to Gortyna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Museum of Messara
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Messara during your trip to Ambeloúzos. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Koudoumas Monastery
You can find out about the history of Gortyna when you stop by Koudoumas Monastery. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.
Gortys
Learn about the local history of Gortyna when you spend time at Gortys. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Rouvas Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Rouvas Gorge, a lovely green space in Gortyna. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos
You can learn about the history of Gortyna with a visit to Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
- Palace of Knossos
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Ammoudara Beach
- Heraklion Loggia
- Lions Square
- Watercity Waterpark
- Morosini Fountain
- Eleftherias Square
- Agios Titos Church
- Venetian Walls
- Palace of Phaistos
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- Karteros Beach
- Hania Gate
- Phaistos
- Koubes
- Shrine at Anemospilia
- St. Minas Cathedral
- City Walls
- Dedalou Shopping Street
- Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Cave of Psychro
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Keratokambos Beach
- Canyon Saint Sava
- Museum of Messara
- Tylissos
- Koudoumas Monastery
